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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT i

WORD FROM THE CHAIRPERSON iv

1. INTRODUCTION 1

2. CURRICULUM DESIGN 3

3. CURRICULUM DELIVERY 20

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 1: 8 MQF Learning Outcome Domains 32

Appendix 2: A Sample of Distribution of Credits for a Bachelor’s Degree 34

Appendix 3: Learning Outcomes Verbs from Simple to Complex 35

Appendix 4: Two Samples of Curriculum Approval Process 37

Appendix 5: The Global Picture for an Outcome Based Learning Teaching 38

Appendix 6: A Sample of Mapping of MQF Learning Outcomes Domains to

Program Themes, Learning and Employability Skills

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Appendix 7: A Sample of Mapping of MQF Learning Outcome Domains to Modules 42

Appendix 8: A Sample of Mapping of UCTI Learning Skills to Modules 44

Appendix 9: : A Sample of How Outcomes are Addressed, Demonstrated and

Evaluated

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Appendix 10: Sample of A Teaching Portfolio 46

Appendix 11: A Sample of Internal Academic Authority and Process 48

Appendix 12: Sample of An Observation Schedule 49

Appendix 13: Sample of A Peer Observation Form 52

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The completion of this document, The Guidelines to Good Practices: Curriculum Design

and Delivery was largely due to the support of outstanding individuals from Institutions of

Higher Education, Industries and Government agencies. These experts, who come from

different backgrounds, worked meticulously over a period of nine months to produce this final

document.

Malaysian Qualifications Agency would like to thank the following experts for their support and

contribution towards the production of this Guidelines to Good Practices document.

No. Name Organisation Email

1. Aishah Binti Abu

Bakar (Dr)

Department of Civil Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

Academic Development Centre (ADeC)

IPS Building

University of Malaya

50603 Kuala Lumpur

aishah_ab@um.edu.my

2. Muhamad Bin Muda

(Prof. Dato’ Dr)

Chancellery

Aras 5, Bangunan Canselori

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)

Bandar Baru Nilai

71800 Nilai

mmuda@usim.edu.my

nc@usim.edu.my

3. Mohd Majid Bin

Konting

(Prof. Madya Dr)

Centre for Teaching and Learning

Higher Education Leadership Academy

(AKEPT)

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

Lebuh Enstek

71760 Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan

majid@mohe.gov.my

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4. Joan Gribble (Prof)

Office of Pro Vice-Chancellor

Curtin University of Technology Sarawak

Campus Lutong (CUSM) KM 2

Jalan Lutong – Kuala Baram

Kuala Baram

98000 Sarawak

j.gribble@curtin.edu.my

5. Lee Kong Hung

(Prof)

Malaysia University of Sciences and

Technology

Unit GL33 (ground Floor)

Block C, Kelana Square

17, Jalan SS 7/ 26

47301 Petaling Jaya

konghunglee@must.edu.my

6. Tan Kok Eng (Dr) School of Educational Studies

Universiti Sains Malaysia

11800 USM Penang

ketan@usm.my

7. Unni Kumaran

Menon

Wawasan Open University

Regional @ Learning Office

Level 3, Menara PGRM

8, Jalan Pudu Ulu

56100 Cheras

ukmenon@wou.edu.my

8. Tamby Subahan

Mohd Meerah

(Prof. Datuk Dr)

Centre for Academic Advancement

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

43600 UKM, Bangi

subhan@ukm.my

subhan@pkrisc.cc.ukm.my

9. Logendra Ponniah

(Dr)

Teaching & Learning Centre

Taylor’s University

1, Jalan SS 15/8

47500 Subang Jaya

logendrastanley.ponniah

@taylors.edu.my

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10. Muhamad Rumzi Bin

Mamat

Curriculum Development and Evaluation

Division

Department of Polytechnic Education

Galeria PjH

Level 4, Jalan P4W

Persiaran Perdana

Presint 4, 62100 Putrajaya

rumzi@mohe.gov.my

rumzi33@yahoo.co.uk

11. Janatul Islah Binti

Mohamad (Dr)

Academic Development Management

Divison

Department of Higher Education

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

Level 4, No.2, Menara 2

Jalan P5/6, Presint 5

62200 W.P. Putrajaya

janatul@mohe.gov.my

12.

Raja Maznah Binti

Raja Hussain

(Prof. Dr)

Department of Curriculum and

Instructional Technology

Faculty of Education

University Malaya

50603 Kuala Lumpur

rmaznah@um.edu.my

rmaznah@gmail.com

Within this agency, the creative process was assisted by Ms. Mahfiza Mohd. Nasir who may be

contacted at mahfiza@mqa.gov.my for any clarification or query.

With our sincere appreciation and gratitude,

Dato’ Dr. Syed Ahmad Hussein

Chief Executive Officer

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

2011

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The curriculum is the main service outcome of a Higher Education Provider (HEP). A HEP is

responsible for the preparation of a good curriculum, and then serving it to the students

through an appropriate learning and teaching process. Therefore the design and delivery of the

curriculum is the core responsibility of a HEP.

A good curriculum will achieve its objectives and succeed in producing graduates who are

needed in a field. A curriculum should explain programme goals through learning outcomes

that have been delineated. A curriculum not only will form the guidelines for teachers in

executing their duties but also acts as an effective promotional tool for the HEP. A good and

recognised curriculum will be able to attract students to apply to study in the institution

concerned. In fact the HEP that has a unique curriculum that is of high quality will raise the

name of the HEP concerned in the industry.

The Code of Practice for Programme Accreditation

(COPPA) and Code of Practice for Institutional Audit

(COPIA) emphasise the need for the HEP to prepare a

curriculum that meets the minimum standard. Guidelines

to Good Practices: Curriculum Design and Delivery (GGP:

CDD) is produced to help the HEP in the preparation of a

curriculum, consistent with COPPA and COPIA, to be

presented to and accepted by MQA before it qualifies to

be offered to the public. In line with the requirements of

COPPA and COPIA, GGP: CDD covers the two important

aspects of good practice in preparing a curriculum,

namely, curriculum content and structure, and process of

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with the programme goals and intended learning outcomes. Therefore, the HEP should not

copy entirely from the guidelines and use them as their curriculum document. The HEP should

demonstrate its capacity and ability to prepare a good curriculum. This in itself will reflect its

authority as an autonomous HEP.

Nevertheless, the process of preparing a curriculum as well

as managing it has minimum standards, and this is

emphasised in the GGP: CDD document. The aim of the

GGP: CDD is to help make it easier for the HEP to fulfil this

important responsibility. The GGP: CDD details the five main

aspects found in COPPA and COPIA that are related to

curriculum design, namely, academic autonomy,

programme design and learning-teaching methods,

curriculum content and structure, management of the

programme, and lastly, linkages with external stakeholders. Where appropriate, we have

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GUIDELINES TO GOOD PRACTICES:

CURRICULUM DESIGN AND DELIVERY

1. Introduction

The Guidelines to Good Practices: Curriculum Design and Delivery (GGP: CDD) is a

document developed to assist Higher Education Providers (HEPs) to meet the standards

on the item, Curriculum Design and Delivery, marked as Area 2 of the Code of Practice

for Programme Accreditation (COPPA) and the Code of Practice for Institutional Audit

(COPIA). The document is part of a series of seven such guidelines that are similarly

designed to assist HEPs implement the practices and standards listed in COPPA and

COPIA (the Codes). COPPA is concerned with the practices applied by HEPs in curriculum

design and delivery, whilst COPIA is primarily concerned with institutional processes

that are applied in curriculum development and delivery. Both for programme

accreditation and institutional audit, the assessors’ concerns are primarily with the

procedures and practices adopted by the institutions in the areas covered by the Codes,

and whether these match the provisions of the Codes.

The GGP: CDD deals with all five elements listed under Area 2 (Curriculum Design and

Delivery) of COPPA, viz:

2.1 Academic Autonomy

2.2 Programme Design and Learning-Teaching Materials

2.3 Curriculum Content and Structure

2.4 Management of the Programme

2.5 Linkages and External Stakeholders

The layout of this document however reflects the curriculum design and delivery

process that incorporates all elements from the idea of a curriculum to post

implementation; monitoring and review. HEPs are expected to not merely copy the

guidelines and samples given in the Appendices but to develop their own curriculum

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design and delivery processes which best fit the needs, specialism and requirements of

the HEP and its students. In doing so, HEPs are expected to keep abreast with latest

developments in the disciplines they offer.

Curriculum design and delivery is applied in the design of programmes as well as the

modules that make up the programme and reference to programmes in this document

would include a reference to the courses therein.

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2. Curriculum Design

2.1. Overview

i. Both COPPA and COPIA are concerned with the design and development

of the formal curriculum. The formal curriculum has been defined as a

series of planned events that are intended to have educational

consequences.

ii. The formal curriculum, plans the sequence in which the content of a

particular programme is delivered, whether through conventional or non-

conventional modes and the books and materials that are to be used. It

also lays down the objectives and learning outcomes of the programme.

iii. Typically, a curriculum design cycle has four stages as illustrated in Figure

1 and each stage involves a list of specific activities as shown in Table 1.

Figure 1: Curriculum Design Cycle

Plan

Develop

Implement

Evaluate

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Table 1: Curriculum Design Activities for a Programme

Plan

Convene a Curriculum Committee

Assess needs and issues

Identify key issues such as Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) levels and level descriptors, and institutional vision/ mission

Identify trends in the field of study/profession

Develop

Articulate programme philosophy

State programme goal(s)

Sequence programme objectives and outcomes

Develop courses/modules

Identify and develop programme staff and physical resources

Develop and identify learning-teaching activities, assessment tools and procedures

Implement

Deliver the programme

Assess the achievement of learning outcomes

Evaluate

Review the Programme

Determine the success of the programme

Update the Programme

Note: HEPs may identify the person/persons in charge for each of these activities.

iv. A curriculum can be designed either for a whole programme or a

particular unit of study (described as subject, module or course as the

usage in individual cases dictates) in a programme.

v. A formal process of curriculum design involves a Curriculum Committee

consisting of representatives that may include the academic and

administrative staff of the HEP, government agencies, professional bodies

and industries and other stakeholders.

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vi. The primary role of the Committee is to design and prepare the

curriculum and relevant programme documents.

vii. The Committee must be familiar with MQA and MOHE regulations on

programme structures and admission requirements connected with the

discipline or the field of study.

viii. Where a programme is being designed with a view to obtain professional

recognition, the HEP is encouraged to have the representation of such

body at the design stage.

ix. HEPs that acquire programmes from external institutions or professional

bodies may not have control over the design of the curriculum. However,

HEPs must ensure that relevant areas in Table 1 are met.

2.2. Curriculum Structure

i. COPPA 2.3 states that a learning-teaching environment can only be

effective when the curriculum content and structure is kept abreast with

current development in the field of study.

ii. A well-designed curriculum is built on a clear vision to reflect the

interests of students who are admitted in the programme as well as

national and global trends in the discipline.

iii. The curriculum should also address learners’ needs as individuals and

citizens. It identifies outcomes relating to knowledge, skills, personal

attitudes and attributes. It is underpinned by clear values.

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iv. The curriculum structure is a dynamic interplay between content,

pedagogy and assessment. It provides a coherent and relevant set of

learning experiences, within and outside of classrooms.

v. The curriculum must also conform to, among others:

(a) the regulations and laws, that deal with educational programmes

at the tertiary level (e.g. inclusion of the compulsory subjects

stipulated by Act 555);

(b) level of qualifications (MQF, Appendix 2), learning outcome

domains (MQF, Paragraph 14) and Appendix 1 of this document: 8

MQF Learning Outcome Domains, student competencies (MQF,

Appendix 1), and credit and academic load (MQF, Paragraphs 19-

22);

(c) professional body/industry requirements; and

(d) internal / university policies and procedures.

Credit and Academic Load

MQF defines the following:

Credit is the quantitative measure that represents the volume of learning or academic load to

attain the set learning outcomes (Paragraph 19).

Academic load is a quantitative measure of all learning activities required to achieve a defined

set of learning outcomes. These activities include lecture, tutorial, seminar, practical, self-

study, retrieval of information, research, fieldwork, as well as preparing for and sitting of an

examination (Paragraph 20).

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The use of the above definitions significantly influences the manner in which credit is

calculated in Malaysia. Hence in Malaysia, a credit is the total student learning time (SLT)

required to achieve the identified learning outcomes for a particular module at the micro level

and for the programme at the macro level. MQF in Paragraph 20 states that one credit equals

40 notional hours of SLT.

In establishing the SLT, primarily, one should establish the amount of time available per week

for learning and teaching activities. The recommended SLT per week varies according to

student band and these ranges between 40-55 hours and the average being 48 hours which

becomes the mean for purposes of time tabling.

SLT per semester determines the number of credits that is recommended for a student. Based

on the student band which indicates the available learning-teaching hours per week, the total

SLT per semester varies according to the number of weeks per semester. Therefore credit per

semester is the available student learning time per week according to student band multiplied

by the number of weeks per semester. The semester will comprise of contact weeks, study

and semester breaks and final examination week.

This is further subjected to the best practice that the learning-teaching weeks per year are

between 36 and 40 weeks (subject to 10% tolerance).

The workings are demonstrated in the two examples below; each for 2.5 semesters a year and

2 semesters a year.

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SLT and Credit Calculation for:

I. 2 semesters – 36-week semester (18+18)

No. Items Range

1. Recommended SLT per week 40 – 55 hours

2. Recommended total SLT per semester

[recommended SLT per week x 18]

720 – 990 hours

3. Recommended credit per semester

[recommended total SLT per semester divide by 40

notional hours]

18 – 25 credits

Thus, credits range = 18 x 2 to 25 x 2

= 36 to 50

II. 2.5 semesters – 41-week semester (17+17+7)

No. Items Range

1. Recommended SLT per week 40 – 55 hours

2. Recommended total SLT per semester

[recommended SLT per week x 17 weeks]

680 – 935 hours

3. Recommended credit per semester

[recommended total SLT per semester divide by 40

notional hours]

17 – 23 credits

AND

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No. Items Range

1. Recommended SLT per week 40 – 55 hours

2. Recommended total SLT per semester

[recommended SLT per week x 7 weeks]

280 – 385 hours

3. Recommended credit per semester

[recommended total SLT per semester divide by 40

notional hours]

7 – 10 credits

Thus, credits range = 17 x 2 + 7 to 23 x 2 + 10

= 41 to 56

vi. There are many models that may be subscribed to in developing a

curriculum. HEPs are encouraged to adopt one that best fits the needs of

the field, profession and the strengths of the institution. Appendix 2 of

this document: A Sample of Distribution of Credits for a Bachelor’s

Degree, provides an example of a model.

vii. The curriculum structure should identify the objectives and learning

outcomes of the programme and incorporate a schema that would map

the curriculum to the stated objectives and learning outcomes.

viii. Programme objectives are specific statements on what a learner is

expected to learn to achieve the programme aims (COPPA, 2008).

ix. Learning outcomes are statements that explain what students should

know, understand and can do upon the completion of a period of study

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(COPPA, 2008). It must be doable, measurable, observable and

assessable.

x. Learning outcomes are built upon well tested and established taxonomies

in the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains and show the

different levels of learning from the simple to the complex. A sample of

this is provided in Appendix 3 of this document: Learning Outcomes

Verbs from Simple to Complex.

xi. Curricula also deal with assessment. Different types of assessment may

be applied. Selection of assessment tasks reflects the level and field of

study. This will be further elaborated in GGP: Assessment. However, in

summary, the curriculum structure should consider:

(a) The most suitable type of assessment or a combination thereof;

(b) The weightage, duration, frequency and rubric of assessment;

(c) Mapping assessment to learning outcomes.

2.3. Planning

i. COPPA 2.2.1 states that there must be a defined process by which the

curriculum is established, reviewed and evaluated.

ii. The procedures for curriculum design and delivery in an institution may

be described in the constituent documents of the HEP or in its internal

documents describing academic processes or academic regulations.

iii. The two Codes define the expected level of each of the nine criteria. The

HEPs may incorporate the levels of attainment (benchmarked and

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enhanced standards) as articulated in the Codes as part of their internal

documents.

iv. Planning, developing, implementing and evaluating of programmes may

be carried out through the academic division of the HEP by whatever

name the division is described.

v. It would be useful to articulate the procedure for the development of

programmes through a committee of the academic division constituted

for that purpose.

vi. The internal regulations of the HEP for the establishment of such a

committee may also prescribe the membership of such a committee.

vii. Depending on the nature of the programme designed, the following

persons (COPPA 2.2.1 and 2.5) may be appointed on such a committee;

(a) Subject experts from within the HEP and other HEPs

(b) Representatives from the industry or profession that is likely to

employ the graduates of the programme

(c) Representatives of local and foreign institutions who may be able

to contribute to the development of the programme

(d) Representatives of the division in the HEP that is responsible for

providing resources for the HEP

(e) Selected alumni who may be able to contribute to the curriculum

development

2.4. Autonomy

i. COPPA in 2.1 speaks of autonomy from three perspectives;

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(a) that of the institution,

(b) the department which develops the programme and

(c) the staff involved in the design and delivery of the programme

ii. The institution is expected to have sufficient autonomy over academic

matters. Internal documents of the institution should spell out the way in

which institutional autonomy is maintained.

iii. Similarly the same documents may specify the role of the academic

division in the design and delivery of programmes if the institution has

such a division.

iv. Individuals must be given sufficient autonomy in the design and delivery

of the programme and to focus on areas of individual expertise.

v. Individuals who deliver the courses must be given sufficient autonomy in

grading and allocation of marks subject to the policy of the institution.

2.5. Needs Analysis

i. COPPA 2.2.1 in specifying the Benchmarked standards for programme

design and teaching stipulates that a programme is to be considered only

after a needs analysis is carried out.

ii. Curriculum designers should gather as much information as possible

about all aspects of the proposed programme including issues and trends,

nationally, regionally and internationally.

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iii. Information from stakeholders such as students, employers, professional

bodies and alumni is useful for the purpose of needs analysis.

iv. Other relevant sources of information may include:

(a) Alumni surveys

(b) Tracer studies

(c) Exit surveys

(d) Employer surveys

(e) Future trends

(f) External examiner/assessor reports

(g) National needs – Government blue prints

(h) International experts

(i) Student performance data

(j) Programme standards/guidelines

v. HEPs must establish potential demand for the programme through a

market demand and supply analysis.

vi. Availability of staff, the institution’s physical and financial resources to

support the programme must be considered when planning for a

programme. The institution must ensure sufficient resources are

available in proportion to student population and needs of the

programme.

2.6. Viability and Sustainability of the Programme

i. The HEPs may develop their own criteria and procedures to assess the

viability and sustainability of the programme.

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ii. The justification for the programme of its viability and sustainability may

be established by:

(a) programmes offered by other HEPs locally and internationally in

the same field;

(b) existing and future demands for manpower in the field; and

(c) for the development of knowledge

(d) any variations introduced in the field.

iii. Availability of staff to support the programme has also to be considered

when planning for delivery.

iv. HEPs must disclose in the curriculum development documents the

procedures for the use of staff from industry or other institutions where

there is reliance on such staff.

2.7. Academic, Administrative and Physical Resources

i. COPPA 2.4.1 states that there must be adequate resources to implement

the learning-teaching activities. Prescriptions of the resources can be

found in individual Programme Standards documents and subject to peer

assessment. Adequate support in developing learning-teaching activities

through various methods or strategies must be provided.

ii. HEPs have to establish a means to recruit adequate number of academics

with the necessary qualifications and experience to fulfill the learning-

teaching needs of the programme in a timely manner.

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iii. HEPs should provide administrative support for the programme to

manage resources, student attendance, counseling and the maintenance

of academic records. The administrators of the programme should work

in tandem with the academics in fulfilling the aims of the programme.

iv. Utilisation of the part time academics has to be in accordance with the

nature and the needs of the programme. In such situations, the

institution must ensure that students’ interests are always safeguarded.

v. The HEP should be in a position to provide adequate academic resources

to support the programme in the form of library resources, electronic

databases and software that may be required according to the needs of

the programme and these must be identified and listed clearly in the

programme documents.

vi. If the curriculum envisages any part of the delivery to be conducted

outside HEP premises, e.g. training centers, hospitals, clinics, schools and

industries, there should be a clear indication as to how these are to be

carried out and the learning outcomes achieved.

vii. HEPs would be required to show that sufficient and appropriate learning

spaces are provided to facilitate the learning-teaching activities. These

may include but are not limited to the list indicated:

(a) chat rooms (virtual and physical)

(b) lounges

(c) discussion rooms

(d) consultation rooms

(e) wireless access

(f) laboratories

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(g) study/social space

(h) faculty resource centre

2.8. Approval Process

i. The HEP must set out its own process to obtain the approval of

programmes taking into consideration existing MQA and MoHE

requirements.

ii. Whilst it is not possible to capture the variations in the processes,

Appendix 4 of this document: Two Samples of Curriculum Approval

Process, indicates two examples that are widely practiced by HEPs.

2.9. Programme Information

i. COPPA 2.4.1 states that students as well as potential students should

have full access to the most current and accurate information about the

objectives, outline, learning outcomes and methods of assessment of the

programme.

ii. Such information should be found on the official website of the

institution, Student Handbook and Course Handbook.

iii. The information required may include but are not necessarily limited to

the following:

(a) fees;

(b) entry requirements;

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(c) student conduct;

(d) graduation requirements;

(e) academic session/calendar;

(f) synopsis of the programme;

(g) programme structure (courses);

(h) unit requirements;

(i) electives;

(j) prerequisites;

(k) internship/practicum;

(l) assessment and appeal processes; and

(m) credit transfer.

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2.10. Programme Management and Leadership

i. COPPA 2.4.1 states that the respective programme must have

appropriate coordinator and team of academic staff responsible for the

planning, implementation, evaluation and improvement of the

programmme.

ii. The respective Programme Standards developed by MQA would provide

guidelines on programme leadership. Where such document is not

already available, institutions should generally ensure that the

programme leadership is made up of person/s who have the subject

knowledge and experience to sufficiently deal with curriculum design and

delivery.

iii. For programmes in level 6 of MQF and above, the programme leader or

coordinator must be supported by a programme committee, membership

of which may include relevant external stakeholders including alumni and

students.

iv. The leader or coordinator (and the programme committee) must have

the autonomy to ensure that the programme is delivered in a manner

that meets its learning-teaching needs.

v. The Senate or the academic board or any person given the authority by

the senate or the academic board may appoint a programme committee.

vi. The programme committee will advise, plan and implement the

programme and evaluate its progress.

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vii. The programme committee will be supported by the HEP and provided

with adequate resources and autonomy to carry out its functions. In

providing for the programme committee, the HEP must allocate sufficient

financial and other resources (reflective to the number of students and

nature of programmes) to ensure all activities undertaken are met.

viii. A programme committee must establish its terms of reference and the

procedures involved in the management of the curriculum giving

timelines and a flowchart of the activities.

ix. In deciding this, the committee should normally consider the following:

(a) The commencement and termination of semesters

(b) Assessment schedules (e.g. setting of questions, moderations,

marking, external examiners’ evaluation, appeals and publication

of results)

(c) Project and assignment deadlines

(d) Dates for adding and dropping courses

(e) Advanced standing, transfer of credits and exemptions

x. The HEP should establish procedures to link the activities of the

programme committee with the other divisions of the institution involved

in the academic process.

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3. CURRICULUM DELIVERY

3.1. Overview

i. COPPA 2.2.1 states that there must be a variety of learning-teaching

methods in order to achieve the eight MQF learning outcome domains

and to ensure that students take responsibility for their own learning,

hence an outcome based learning-teaching and credits based on notional

SLT.

ii. Curriculum delivery is a process to achieve learning outcomes of the

programme and should be supported by assessments.

iii. Delivery is a process involving the planning for teaching, assessing,

moderating, recording and reporting of the learning-teaching process.

iv. Curriculum Delivery embraces the many ways in which learners are

enabled to achieve the outcomes offered to them by a curriculum.

Teaching, learning support, advice and guidance, coaching, mentoring,

peer and collaborative learning, feedback and assessment, personal

development planning and tutoring, skills development and practice, are

among the many processes that might be involved.

v. Delivery modes may include classroom delivery, independent and private

study, online and blended learning.

vi. The delivery modes should support the development of autonomous,

lifelong learners who are skilled in reflecting on their learning (both

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formal and informal) and who are able to plan for their personal,

educational and professional development.

vii. Delivery at the course level must support the overall programme learning

outcomes. To achieve this, mapping at various levels of the programme

are required. Examples of these are provided below and in the

corresponding appendices.

(a) Linking institutional mission to programme objectives,

programme learning outcomes, module learning outcomes and

assessment – Appendix 5 of this document: The Global Picture for

An Outcome Based Learning-Teaching

(b) Mapping of eight MQF Learning Outcome Domains to programme

themes, learning and employability skills – Appendix 6: A Sample

of the Mapping of MQF Learning Outcome Domains to

Programme Themes, Learning and Employability Skills.

(c) HEP should also map Learning Outcome to individual modules in

the programme. This can be done via a direct mapping of MQF

Learning Outcome Domain to modules as given in Appendix 7: A

Sample of Mapping of MQF Learning Outcome Domains to

Modules or via mapping of the learning skills to modules as given

in Appendix 8: A Sample of Mapping of UCTI Learning Skills to

Modules.

(d) Mapping of programme learning outcomes to module learning

outcomes and the level of its assessment – Appendix 9: A Sample

of How Outcomes are Addressed, Demonstrated and Evaluated.

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viii. Effective curriculum delivery cycle involves the following stages and

these will be elaborated further below:

(a) Plan

(b) Deliver

(c) Assess and

(d) Evaluate

Figure 2: Curriculum Delivery Cycle

3.2. Plan

i. In planning for the introduction of a programme, adequate time should

be allocated for preparing and familiarising teaching and support staff to

the new curriculum, and to the delivery mode prescribed in the

programme documents.

Plan

Deliver

Assess

Evaluate

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ii. The programme coordinator and the programme committee (if any) shall

be responsible for the delivery of the programme.

iii. The institution is responsible for ensuring sufficient resources in

proportion to student population ratio.

iv. The institution must ensure that the needs of the programme and its

specifications that may be found in any regulations concerning the

delivery are met. Among others these are:

(a) Academic staff: - The programme should have adequate number

of academics with the necessary qualifications and experience to

fulfil the learning-teaching needs of the programme

(b) Content and pedagogical support: - Adequate support for

improvement in relation to content and pedagogical knowledge

through various methods or strategies must be provided, e.g.

Pedagogical training, Staff Development Programmes and

Teaching Portfolio, a sample of which is given in Appendix 10 of

this document: Sample of a Teaching Portfolio.

(c) Administrative and support staff

(d) Academic resources

(e) Physical Resources

(f) Training centers (for industrial training/attachment and clinical

practice)

v. There should be procedures through which the Senate or the academic

board or any person given the authority to affirm that the programmes

are supported with adequate academic, administrative and physical

resources. This relationship may be reflected in a diagrammatic format as

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given in Appendix 11 of this document: A Sample of Internal Academic

Authority and Process.

3.3. Deliver

i. The instructional design to support the achievement of the programme

learning outcomes should be collegial involving heads and coordinators,

lecturers, tutors and support staff.

ii. A variety of techniques should be used in combination in delivery of the

programme, subject to the overall programme structure. These may

include but are not limited to the following:

(a) Face to face delivery, e.g. lecture, tutorial and laboratory.

(b) Action learning

(c) Collaborative Learning

(d) Self directed learning

(e) Cooperative learning, such as problem based learning and project

based learning

(f) Technology-based delivery, such as online methods, Tele-

conferences, Game-based methods and Mobile systems.

(g) Experiential method, such as Field work, project-based learning,

and On-Site learning or visits

(h) Work-based learning (WBL) method such as Industrial training,

Practicum, Work attachments

iii. The appropriateness of these delivery modes should be demonstrated by

mapping to MQF LO Domains on the specific courses and programme

documents.

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iv. For example, the face-to-face delivery approach is appropriate to address

the knowledge domain while technology based delivery and experiential

learning approaches can address the social skills and responsibilities

domain as shown in Table 2 below.

Table 2: Mapping of MQF Learning Outcome Domains to Delivery

MQF Learning

Outcome Domains

Examples of Delivery Approaches

Knowledge Lectures, tutorial, discussions, debates, forums,

presentations, field trips, industrial attachment,

seminars/consultations, demonstrative teaching

– mini lab approaches, competency based

approaches

Social skills and

responsibilities

Group work, industrial attachment, community

projects

v. To address the domain of values, attitudes and professionalism, Work-

based learning (WBL) methods may be useful.

vi. Specific techniques such as problem-based learning can also be used to

address different learning outcomes such as teamwork, problem solving

and leadership skills that fall under the different domains.

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3.4. Assess

i. The preamble to COPPA Area 3 states that student assessment is a crucial

aspect of quality assurance because it drives student learning.

Assessment of individual modules cumulatively reflects the assessment of

the programme and the achievement of the learning outcomes. Further

elaboration will be provided in GGP: Assessment. However a brief outline

is given here.

ii. Assessment may be formative or summative, though many assessment

tasks involve an element of both, e.g. an assignment that is marked and

returned to the student with detailed comments.

iii. Formative assessment is useful to monitor the achievement of the

learning outcomes, whilst summative assessment is useful to gauge the

level of achievement of the learning outcomes.

iv. There are many techniques of assessment appropriate to the exercise.

For example;

(a) To ensure that effective delivery and learning has occurred in the

classroom, Classroom Assessment Techniques (CAT) may be

employed.

(b) For technology based delivery approaches, learning can be

tracked through discussions in fora, chat room records and wikis.

(c) For the experiential learning approach, learning can be assessed

through direct observation by the supervisor at the worksite,

reports by supervisors or student log books.

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v. The results from these assessments will indicate the appropriateness of

delivery approaches and the assessment mode adopted. There are three

main forms:

(a) Self assessment, through which a student learns to monitor and

evaluate their own learning. This should be a significant element

in the curriculum as the aim is to produce graduates who are

appropriately reflective and self-critical. This can be illustrated

through for example portfolios and reflective journals or logs

(including blogs).

(b) Peer assessment, is when students provide feedback on each

other's learning. This can be viewed as an extension of self

assessment and presupposes trust and mutual respect. Students

can learn to judge each other's work as reliably as tutors.

(c) Tutor/Lecturer assessment, in which a member of staff or

teaching assistant provides commentary, feedback on the

student's work and evaluate the achievements of learning

outcomes.

vi. Learning occurs most effectively when a student receives feedback on

what they have (and have not) already learned. Hence, assessments must

be monitored closely to ensure feedback given to students is effective

and timely. A brief explanation on effective feedback is given in box

below.

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Characteristics of Effective Feedback

The significance of feedback for learning and the potential of formative assessment to

enhance pedagogy (Yorke 2003) emphasises that all assessment activities in HEPS should aim

to produce effective feedback.

Characteristics of effective feedback are:

1. Timely feedback

Students benefit from a very prompt return marked work with useful comments preferably

within one to two weeks from the submission date. Whenever there are more than one

assessed works, students should receive feedback on the first work before subsequent

work is given to allow students to take necessary steps for improvement. There are several

ways to speed up provision of giving feedback that may be found in various literatures.

2. Feed forward

The key principle of feedback is that it will usefully inform the student of ways to improve

their performance or ‘feed forward’ (Torrance 1993; Hounsell 2006). Feedback needs to

provide specific and sufficient comment and suggestions on strengths, areas for

development and strategies for improvement (Bloxham and Boyd 2007).

3. No overloading

Not to overload or overcorrect, three to four comments targeting on those that would be

most helpful to the student in understanding the grade awarded and in improving their

future work. Detailed corrections such as spelling, formatting, style and grammar should

be limited to only first paragraph.

4. Encourage positive motivation

Feedback impact on the self-efficacy beliefs of the student, and this may be major

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influence on how they approach their studies; student will be more likely to perform

better if they believe they are capable of improving (Bloxham and Boyd 2007).

5. Feedback style

Coaching approach may encourage students to self assess themselves.

6. Feedback language

Language of feedback must be aligned with mark given. Avoid mismatches for example

“65%, excellent.”

7. Structure of feedback

Ideally, comments given in the feedback should be linked to for example module learning

outcome, marking or grading descriptor or assessment criteria to help student to focus on

its objectives.

Sources:

1. Malaysian Qualification Agency (2010), Guidelines to Good Practices: Curriculum Design and Delivery, Panel of Experts, Malaysia,

Kuala Lumpur.

2. Bloxham, S. and Boyd, P. (2007). Developing Effective Assessment in Higher Education. Berkshire: Open University Press.

3. Hounsell, D. (2006) Towards more sustainable feedback to students. Paper presented to the Northumbria EARLI SIG Assessment

Conference, Darlington, 29th August - 1st September.

4. Torrance, H. (1993) Formative assessment: some theoretical problems and empirical questions, Cambridge Journal of Education,

23 (3):333-343.

5. Yorke, M. (2003) Formative assessment in higher education: moves towards theory and the enhancement of pedagogic practice.

Higher Education 43 (4), pp.477-501.

vii. Students usually learn more by understanding the strengths and

weaknesses of their work, than by knowing the mark or grade given to it.

For this reason feedback mechanisms such as comments and rubrics

should be put in place. Continuous summative assessment tasks

(including unseen examinations) should include an element of formative

feedback.

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viii. HEPs are required to map the learning outcomes to the methods of

assessments and how these are measured and this will be discussed in

greater detail in GGP: Assessment.

ix. Provision must be made for the recording and the maintenance of the

assessment data.

3.5. Evaluate

i. The preamble to COPPA Area 7 states that quality enhancement calls for

programmes to be regularly monitored and reviewed.

ii. Monitoring and review is the continuous appraisal and the evaluation of

the past learning-teaching activities of the design and assessment of the

programme respectively. It is normally carried out for future

improvement and development.

iii. Programme monitoring involves all levels and sections of the learning-

teaching process. Mainly it involves the periodic monitoring of teaching

for example via management and peer observations, a sample of an

observation schedule is given in Appendix 12 of this document: Sample of

An Observation Schedule.

iv. There are two types of review:

(a) A sectional/thematic review gauges the effectiveness of the

curriculum and delivery. This may be conducted annually or as

required, usually in tandem with the Examination Board findings.

(b) A full review of the programme is required at the end of every

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cycle using feedback from internal and external stakeholders such

as industry, alumni, professional body and external examiners.

v. Programme monitoring and review should also be the responsibility of

the programme committee. When using stakeholders in curriculum

review, the HEP should provide the Term of Reference (TOR) and

processes involved in such stakeholder participation.

vi. Both monitoring and review processes must be documented and the

feedback and the actions taken as a result, and where appropriate should

be communicated to the staff, students and made available to relevant

stakeholders to encourage further participation and rapport.

vii. Monitoring and review involve all levels and sections of the learning-

teaching process. Mainly it involves

(a) schedule, outlines and lesson plan

(b) class cancellation, postponement and additional teaching and

teaching load.

(c) student attendance, maintain and coordinate time table,

(d) students’ performance

(e) management and student evaluations of lecturers, peer

observation (Appendix 13 of this document: Sample of A Peer

Observation Form).

viii. These will be further detailed in GGP: Programme Monitoring and

Review.

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Appendix 1: 8 MQF Learning Outcome Domains

No. MQF Learning Outcome Domains Demonstrated by

1. Knowledge of Discipline Areas

The knowing of major ideas

Mastery of the subject matter

Observing and recalling information

Recognising concepts

2. Practical Skills

Carrying out a professional task e.g. running,

dancing, and diagnosis

Reading and understanding instructions

Perceiving and responding effectively

Applying learnt skills in a safe environment

3. Social Skills & Responsibilities

Meeting people and networking

Showing an interest in and concern of others

Being comfortable in talking with and accepting

guidance and directions

Responding sympathetically and emphatically

to others.

4. Values, Attitudes &

Professionalism

Having feelings, perceptions, opinions and

attitudes about oneself, towards others and

the organisation

Having the capacity to show sympathy

Having empathy and the capacity for tolerance

Good time management

5. Communication, Leadership &

Team Skills

Being able to write, speak and listen

Being responsible and dignified

Being a Team player

Having multicultural and multiracial

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competencies

6. Problem Solving & Scientific Skills

Projecting critical and lateral thinking and

logical reasoning

Being creative and explorative

Being inspired

Producing new ideas and technologies based

on existing skills

7. Managerial & Entrepreneurial

Skills

Planning and implementing effectively

Knowing what to do and how to do at the right

time and place

Making judgments and decisions

Having good time management

8. Information Management &

Lifelong Learning Skills

Using ICT in the location and evaluation of

information

Using information management systems

Learning how to learn

Adopting a continuous professional

development approach

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Appendix 2: A Sample of Distribution of Credits for a Bachelor’s Degree

Source: Fernandez-Chung, R.M (1998), “A Model for Curriculum Credit Distribution”, Deakin University, Australia, Geelong

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100

Percentage Single Major/ Major-Minor

Specialisation Double Major

Double Degree

75% Core

75%

25%

75%

25%

25% Electives

Compulsory Max: 25%

20

25% 25%

Field Requirement

Min: 75%

30% overlaps

Free Electives

20% overlaps

Specialised/ Field Electives

Credit e.g. 120

120

30

90

Single Major/

Major-Minor

Specialisation Double

Major

Double

Degree

30 30 30 30

68

22

120

51

17

17

120

22

147 174

5

(85 x 2

– 20%)

= 136

(5 x 2 –

20%)

= 8

(68 x 2 – 30%) = 95

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Appendix 3: Learning Outcomes Verbs from Simple to Complex

Cognitive Development of intellectual skills

Simple

Complex

Knowledge Define, describe, identify, list, recall, match, reproduce, label,

state, outline, select, recognise, know

Comprehension Comprehend, convert, defend, distinguish, estimate, explain,

interpret, summarise, generalise, paraphrase, rewrite

Application

Apply, change, compute, construct, produce, operate, use,

discover, demonstrate, manipulate, prepare, modify, solve

Analysis

Analyse, break down, compare, contrast, deconstruct, relate,

differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, identify, illustrate

Synthesis Categorise, combine, compile compose, create, devise, plan,

design, explain, generate, modify, organise, revise, tell

Evaluation Appraise, compare, conclude, contrast, criticise, critique,

defend, describe, discriminate, evaluate, explain, relate

Affective Growth in feeling or emotional areas

Simple

Complex

Receiving

Phenomena

Ask, choose, describe, follow, gives, hold, identify, locate,

name, points to, select, sit, erect, reply, use

Responding to a

Phenomena

Answer, assist, aid, comply, conform, discuss, greet, help,

label, perform, practice, present, recite, report, select, write

Valuing

complete, demonstrate, differentiate, explain, follow, form,

initiate, invite, join, justify, propose, read, report, select,

share, study, work

Organisation

Adhere, arrange, combine, compare, complete, defend,

explain, formulate, generalise, identify, integrate, modify,

organise, prepare, relate, synthesis

Internalising

values

Act, discriminate, display, influence, listen, modify, perform,

practice, propose, qualify, question, revise, serve, solve, verify

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Psychomotor Physical or Manual skills

Simple

Complex

Perception Choose, describe, detect, differentiate, distinguish, identify,

isolate, relate, select

Set Begin, display, explain, move, proceed, react, show, state,

volunteer

Guided

Response

Copy, trace, follow, react, reproduce, imitate, respond

Mechanism

assemble, calibrate, construct, dismantle, display, fasten, fix,

mend, grind, heat, manipulate, measure, organise, sketch

Complex Overt

Response

assemble, build, calibrate, construct, dismantle, display,

fasten, fix, heat, manipulate, measure, mend, mix, organise,

sketch

Adaptation Adapt, alter, change, rearrange, reorganise, revise, vary

Origination

Arrange, build, combine, compose, construct, create, design,

initiate, make, originate

Note:

Verbs for Learning Outcomes according to complexity Source: Fernandez-Chung, R.M (2008) “Writing Learning Outcomes”, Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA), Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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Appendix 4: Two Samples of Curriculum Approval Process

HEP 1 HEP 2

Source: Malaysian Qualification Agency (2010), Guidelines to Good Practices: Curriculum Design and Delivery, Panel of Experts, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

Note: MOHE = The Ministry of Higher Education MQA = Malaysian Qualification Agency BOD = Board of Director

MOHE

MQA

Academic Board

Programme Committee

Faculty/School

MOHE

Senate/BOD

MQA

Academic Board

Programme Committee

Faculty/School

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Appendix 5: The Global Picture for an Outcome Based Learning Teaching

1

THE GLOBAL PICTURE – the ‘where’

Institutional Mission Stakeholders Needs

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

(desired skills of alumni)

Program Outcomes (PO)

(desired knowledge, skills and attitude of graduating seniors)

(considers attribute as specified by Accreditation body)

Outcome Indicators (Assessment Instruments & Methods)

Performance Targets (Criteria for acceptable performance)

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course Learning ObjectivesCO COCO CO

THE GLOBAL PICTURE – THE ‘WHERE

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Source: Felder, R. M and Brent, R (2005), "A Half Day Workshop on Designing Courses for Outcome-Based Education", presentation material, 5 Dec, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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Appendix 6: A Sample of Mapping of MQF Learning Outcomes Domains to Program Themes, Learning and Employability Skills

Learning Outcomes Domains

Programme

Themes

Learning

Skills Employability Skills

Malaysian

Qualifications

Framework (MQF)

Asia Pacific

University

College of

Technology and

Innovation

(UCTI)

1. Knowledge Knowledge and understanding

Integration Critical thinking & analysis

Knowledge

Subject defined skills

Critical thinking

2. Practical skills Application Techniques

Job market/company

Research

Writing job applications

And CVs

Taking job interviews

Taking tests

3. Social skills and responsibilities

Interactivity Self & cultural awareness

Enthusiasm

Self and cultural

Awareness

4. Values, attitudes and professionalism

Reflection

Ethical

Personal manner and appearance

Timeliness and punctuality

Integrity

Trustworthy

5. Communications, leadership and

Communication Communication Team working

Verbal

Writing

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Learning Outcomes Domains

Programme

Themes

Learning

Skills Employability Skills

Malaysian

Qualifications

Framework (MQF)

Asia Pacific

University

College of

Technology and

Innovation

(UCTI)

team skills English language

Presentational

Team working

Motivating others

Empathy

Assertiveness

Leadership

6. Problem solving skills

Enquiry

Analysis

Problem solving

Intelligence

Imagination

Innovation

Effective problem solving

Creative & innovation

Enquiry

Analytical

Problem solving

Creativity

Innovation

Ingenuity

Imagination

7. Information management and lifelong learning skills

Learning Information

Independence

ICT skills

Learning

Numeracy & quantitative skills

ICT

Numeracy

Learning

Independent work and autonomy

Career development planning

8. Managerial and entrepreneurial skills

Reflection Ingenuity

Inventiveness

Self management Adaptability

Managerial and supervisory

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Learning Outcomes Domains

Programme

Themes

Learning

Skills Employability Skills

Malaysian

Qualifications

Framework (MQF)

Asia Pacific

University

College of

Technology and

Innovation

(UCTI)

Client focus

Self management

Drive to achieve

Energy

Source: Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI) (2009)

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Appendix 7: A Sample of Mapping of MQF Learning Outcome Domains to Modules

TAMHIDI PENGAJIAN ISLAM DAN BAHASA ARAB

NO. SEM COURSE

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1 I TLA0622 Al-Lughah al-Arabiyyah I 4 √ √ √ √ √

2 I TPA0063 Sirah and Islamic History 3 √ √

3 I TPA0044 Dirasat Nahwiyyah wa Sarfiyyah

4 √ √ √ √ √

4 I TPA 0013 Tafsir wa Ulum al-Quran 4 √ √ √ √ √ √

5 I TPA0032 Tajwid wa Tilawah 4 √ √ √ √

6 I TLE0014 English Language I 4 √ √ √ √ √ √

7 I TCL0822 ICT Skill 2 √ √ √ √ √ √

8 II TLA0632 Al-Lughah al-Arabiyyah II 4 √ √ √ √ √

9 II TPA0023 Tauhid wa Akhlak 3 √ √ √ √ √

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NO. SEM COURSE

CODE COURSE CREDIT

Kn

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10 II TPA0093 Balaghah 3 √ √ √ √ √

11 II TPA0053 Al Madkhal ila Dirassat al Adab Arabi

3 √ √ √ √ √

12 II TPA0084 I’jaz Al-Quran 4 √ √ √ √ √ √

13 II TPA0074 Hadith wa Ulum Hadith 4 √ √ √ √ √ √

14 II TLE0024 English Language II 4 √ √ √ √ √ √

Source: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) (2009), “Tamhidi Pengajian Islam Dan Bahasa Arab.”

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Appendix 8: A Sample of Mapping of UCTI Learning Skills to Modules

Skills Map for BSc. (Hons) in Computer Games Development

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1. Critical Thinking Analysis & Synthesis

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

2. Effective Problem Solving

/ / / / / / / / / / / / /

3. Creativity & Innovation

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /

4. Communication / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 5. Numeracy &

Quantitative Skills

/ / / / / / / / / /

6. Communication & Information Technology

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /

7. Self Management

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /

8. Learning / / / / / / / / / / 9. Self

Awareness & Cultural Awareness

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /

10. Team Working / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

Note: This Appendix must be read in line with Appendix 6. Source: Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI) (2009), B.Sc (Hons) in Computer Games Development.

Appendix 9: A Sample of How Outcomes are Addressed, Demonstrated and Evaluated

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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES Students will be able to:

[HOW OUTCOMES ARE ADDRESSED,

DEMONSTRATED AND EVALUATED]

Module LO1 Module LO2 Module LO3

OUTCOME A

LEVEL

EVALUATED DEMONSTRATION

Introduced

Exam

Emphasised

Papers

OUTCOME B

LEVEL

EVALUATED DEMONSTRATION

Introduced

No evaluated demonstration

Advanced/Applied

Group Project

OUTCOME C

LEVEL

EVALUATED DEMONSTRATION

Introduced

Presentation

Reinforced

Small group work – not formally evaluated

Source: Malaysian Qualification Agency (2010), Guidelines to God Practices: Curriculum Design and Delivery, Panel of Experts, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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Appendix 10: Sample of A Teaching Portfolio

Name of Institution:

Name :

Department :

Programme :

Year :

Contents

1. Personal Teaching Philosophy and Goals

2. Teaching Responsibilities

2.1 On–going

2.1.1 Courses Taught

2.1.2 Grading and Feedback

2.2 Past

2.2.1 Courses Taught

2.2.2 Grading and Feedback

3. Teaching Methods

3.1 Lessons

3.1.1 Lesson Planning and Schedules

3.1.2 Group or Individual Discussion

3.1.3 Group or Individual Written Analysis

3.2 Formative and Summative Assessments

3.3 Uses of Technology

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4. Programme Information

4.1 Teaching Plan

4.2 Timetable

4.3 Curriculum

5. Teaching Evaluation

5.1 Students

5.2 Management

5.3 Peers

6. Teaching Improvement and Future Plans

6.1 CPD Requirements

6.2 Future Modules

7. Aspirations

7.1 Self

7.2 Students

7.3 Institutions

Source: Moses, A. S. (2002-2009), “Teaching Portfolio”, Taylor’s University College, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.

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Appendix 11: A Sample of Internal Academic Authority and Process

Note:

Normally, the department/faculty/school board passes the list of programmes before sending it to the

senate for approval. The terminologies and positions may vary between HEPs.

Source: Malaysian Qualification Agency (2010), Guidelines to Good Practices: Curriculum Design and Delivery, Panel of Experts, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.

Senate/Academic Board/Deputy VC

Academic

Registrar Head/Dean

Programme committee

Programme Coordinator

Exam Board

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Appendix 12: Sample of An Observation Schedule

A. General Information

1. Name of Presenter:

2. Name of Observer:

3. Title of Presentation:

4. Venue / Date / Time:

B. Aspects Evaluated

(Please circle the number for each aspect)

Description Level of Perception

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1. Introduction

a. Clarity of Learning Outcomes 5 4 3 2 1

b. Relevance to topic 5 4 3 2 1

c. Appropriateness of introduction 5 4 3 2 1

2. Content

a. Knowledge 5 4 3 2 1

b. Appropriateness of coverage 5 4 3 2 1

c. Level of interest generated 5 4 3 2 1

d. Logical flow of presentation 5 4 3 2 1

e. Correctness of language used 5 4 3 2 1

f. Clear and relevant use of analogies/examples 5 4 3 2 1

3. Presentation

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a. Appropriate pacing 5 4 3 2 1

b. Confidence 5 4 3 2 1

c. Enthusiasm 5 4 3 2 1

d. Provoking students to think 5 4 3 2 1

e. Clarity of presentation 5 4 3 2 1

f. Interaction with students 5 4 3 2 1

g. Effective use of teaching/learning aids 5 4 3 2 1

h. Effective class management 5 4 3 2 1

4. Closure

a. Appropriateness of closure 5 4 3 2 1

b. Use of effective questions to gain feedback 5 4 3 2 1

c. Appropriate links to the next lesson 5 4 3 2 1

Total Score

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C. Observer’s Overall Comments and Suggestions for Improvement

D. Presenter’s Comments/Remarks

E. Signatures

1) Observer/Date 2) Presenter/Date

F. Interpretation

Source : Fernandez-Chung, R.M (2008), “An Outcome Based Education”, Top – down Grant 2008/2009, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.

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Appendix 13: Sample of A Peer Observation Form Dear Colleague,

Thank you for agreeing to observe me for this session. I appreciate your frank views on some aspects of

my ability in delivering this session.

Class:

Date/Time/Venue:

Peer Observer:

Mode of Delivery Observed

(please circle one)

Discussion/Lecture/Practical/Seminar/Student Presentation/Study

Tour/Tutorial/others: ____________________________________

Answer the following questions and add further comments for improvement where necessary.

1. Were the objectives of the session clearly given?

2. Was the session clearly structured?

3. Was the session clearly audible?

4. Was the session coherent?

5. Was there appropriate use of audio visual?

6. Was I enthusiastic?

7. Did I demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the subject matter?

8. Did the students respond well to the approach used?

9. Did I encourage classroom interaction?

10. Did I encourage active participation?

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11. Was the delivery method adopted suitable to the achievement of the learning outcomes?

12. Were the handouts provided useful?

13. How was the pacing and timing of the session?

14. To what extent were the intended objectives achieved.

15. Have you any suggestions that might improve the presentation?

16. Are there any specific points that you would like to discuss with me?

General Observations/Further Comments

(signature) NAME OF THE LECTURER BEING OBSERVED DATE:

(signature) NAME OF THE PEER DATE:

Note: You may want to replace the word ‘I’ with the ‘observed lecturer’. Source: Fernandez-Chung, R.M (2006), “The Effective Peer Observation”, University of Leicester, United Kingdom, Leicester.